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elaborate_hoxha t1_j6vn1iu wrote

Reply to comment by WendyArmbuster in City of Springfield to purchase Hammons Field by Mechanicallvlan

The city basically ‘imminent domain-ed’ Springfield Skatepark. Tons of volunteer hours went into making it happen and then the city “took over.” I would imagine the skatepark would likely get upgrades IF a tax increase gets passed for parks improvements.

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Cold417 t1_j6vo1t8 wrote

The city provided the land to begin with, not to mention the city has done upgrades paid for with tax monies to the park since taking over fully. I'd say the ROI on the ballpark would be greater if managed well.

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WendyArmbuster t1_j6wmohr wrote

I don't think parks should be managed with ROI as a high priority. Skaters are generally younger with less disposable income, and currently that means they have a facility without air conditioning, unlike every other indoor parks facility, and inadequate lighting, and nowhere to sit except folding chairs. I feel like parks should be for the benefit of the citizens, not as an income source.

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